Monday, February 04, 2008

The Year of the Rat








Character traits:

Those born in a Year of the Rat are leaders. They are charismatic, practical, hard-working, clever and intelligent, and they adapt easily to their environment. On the other hand, they can be aggressive and stubborn. Rats are most compatible with dragons, monkeys and oxen. They are incompatible with rabbits, goats, roosters and horses.




Rat Years:
1900, '12, '24, 36, 48, '60, '72, '84, '96, 2008

Metal Rat: Jan. 31, 1900 to Feb. 18, 1901; Jan. 28, 1960 to Feb. 14, 1961
Ambitious and forceful, but also controlling. They can bring about changes in those who come in contact with them.

Water Rat: Feb. 18, 1912 to Feb. 5, 1913; Feb. 15, 1972 to Feb. 2, 1973
Water signifies softness, wisdom and flexibility. A person under water influence also can be indecisive.

Wood Rat: Feb. 5, 1924 to Jan. 24, 1925; Feb. 2, 1984 to Feb. 19, 1985
Cooperative, expansive and socially conscious.

Fire Rat: Jan. 24, 1936 to Feb. 10, 1937; Feb. 19, 1996 to Feb. 6, 1997
Dynamic, strong and persistent. Fire also is related to restlessness.

Earth Rat: Feb. 10, 1948 to Jan. 28, 1949; Feb. 7, 2008 to Jan. 25, 2009
People born under the earth element are thought to be patient and thoughtful. They seek practicality and stability. They are hard workers.

Bet you didn't know:
Dr. Kristina Kalivoda, a small-animal instructor in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Texas A&M University, offers the following facts about rats:

• Rats laugh. When amused they make a high-pitched chirping sound.
• The African rat can be up to 3 feet in length.
• They can't vomit.
• They have a belly button.
• They have no gallbladder.
• A pair of rats can have 15,000 babies.
• A female rat spends almost its entire lifetime (one to three years) pregnant.
• Their teeth can chew through walls, plumbing and even concrete.

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